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Fire-rated sealant in Faygate, West Sussex
Fire-stopping gaps in Faygate need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
Faygate questions
I let a flat near Faygate station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is Faygate in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Faygate is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. More than one area can go on one quote.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated sealant covers any sealant tested for use in fire stopping. Intumescent ones swell in heat, and they’re one of the options. The specification and the tested detail decide which is used.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. Where a fire-rated seal is needed, it has to be a product tested for that use.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Fire rated sealant in Faygate, done properly
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: the right depth, the right backing and the right product for the substrate. That detail is what we take care over, gap by gap. If you have cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant and gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls, we can help, on door frames, service penetrations and linear gaps alike.
Work in a small place like Faygate is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- Faygate (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Fire rated sealant around Faygate
In England, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a fire risk assessment for workplaces and for the common parts of blocks of flats, and gaps around services are often picked up there. We apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
For landlords with property near Faygate station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product. Schools such as Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School are buildings too, and service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Faygate is about 3 miles north-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH12, our applicators can take on fire rated sealant. Faygate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for fire rated sealant.
We cover every part of the RH12 postcode area for fire rated sealant. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Station Approach, Faygate Lane and Durrants Drive or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Kilnwood Vale (1 mile east), Colgate (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles south-west), Broadfield (2 miles east) and Mannings Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Faygate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Target Hill Park and The Holmbush Inn, among other places. Faygate has its own railway station: Faygate station. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Faygate includes Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
Common problems we fix in Faygate
Over time, buildings change layout and use. Conversions to flats and HMOs, and office refits, create new walls and new routes for services, with gaps to match.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
For buildings such as St Francis' Church, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- When the joint can take water or movement
Why it’s worth doing now in Faygate
An unsealed gap lets smoke and fire get round a wall that was built to hold them back. A proper seal lets the wall do its job again, and the work involved is often modest. In a small place like Faygate, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Full insurance on every job
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. Most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. In a small place like Faygate, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
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When something else is needed
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
- A wall that isn’t a fire-resisting element to begin with
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
Different surfaces, different methods
Plasterboard walls
We check that the board around the gap is sound. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Flats and HMOs
Working in occupied flats needs some planning. Access to flats and common areas is agreed in advance.
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many areas need sealing
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.